Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection

This vast digital collection of military artwork from the 16th through 20th centuries, vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present. In addition to the material on military and naval dress, the collection contains thousands of battle and campaign scenes, portraits, caricatures, wartime posters, original photographs, material pertaining to military decorations and insignia, heraldic ornaments, armor, weaponry, equitation, flags, knightly orders, court and ceremonial dress, architecture, and the general history of costume.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Regiment no.1. v. Buddenbreck: 1724 bis 1757

1st of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. 1st of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Regiment no. 2. Prinz August Wilhelm: 1731 bis 1758

2nd of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. 2nd of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform, black cuirass, holding upright sword, facing left, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Régiment Irlandais Cd. Dillon

56th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding canteen, seated on outcrop of ancient ruin. 56th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; infantry officer in scarlet jacket, white trousers, holding canteen, seated on outcrop of ancient ruin. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Regiment Gensdarmes no.10. v. Pannewitz: 1739 bis 1743

10th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with red and navy blue trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. 10th of 12 lithographic plates of mounted uniform figures, hand-colored in gouache; cuirassier in white uniform with red and navy blue trim, holding upright sword, carbine on saddle, facing right, outdoors. Upright folio, mounted on large folio gray paper; margins; clean, edges worn. Heidelberg, Helmut Tanner, 1956.

Régiment des Carabinieres. Livre d'Ordres Permanents 1878

Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by de Jablume(?); carabinier in stable dress and cantinière standing beside poster on easel. Original ink and watercolor drawing signed by de Jablume(?); carabinier in stable dress and cantinière standing beside poster on easel. Small upright folio; margins; clean. Brussels, presented by E. Touraou, 1953.

Régiment de Watteville

Régiment de Watteville

Brown University

58th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, standing at attention with grounded rifle, facing left. 58th in collection of 66 original ink and watercolor drawings of uniform figures (semi-caricatures, not contemporary) by Brouillet; figure of infantryman in scarlet jacket, white trousers, standing at attention with grounded rifle, facing left. Unbound; in red cloth case, red leather label st. gold "J. Brouillet. British and Egyptian troops in Egypt, 1798-1800"; clean.

Régiment de Sonnenberg

Régiment de Sonnenberg

Brown University

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and light blue with plumed hat, holding rifle and facing left. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Figure in red, white and light blue with plumed hat, holding rifle and facing left. Upright folio, margins trimmed, yellowed, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.

Régiment de Salis Sam

Régiment de Salis Sam

Brown University

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier in red and white with plumed hat holding a rifle at his side, 2 soldiers and tent in background. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Soldier in red and white with plumed hat holding a rifle at his side, 2 soldiers and tent in background. Upright folio, margins trimmed, slightly yellowed, unbound; in blue cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold. Paris, Robert Prouté, 1972.

Régiment de Navarre

Régiment de Navarre

Brown University

One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Holder in blue and white holding rifle, tents in background. One of a collection of 16 hand-colored engraved plates of uniform figures after Hoffmann. Holder in blue and white holding rifle, tents in background. Upright folio, unbound, yellowed; in 1/4 blue morocco and blue decorated board slip-case stamped gold "N. Hoffmann - French uniforms, 1775-1788". Paris, Bihn, 1950.

Régiment de Hussards de la Garde Royal: Cavalier gde. tenue, Nov. 1813

31st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of hussar in green shirt, maroon jacket and trousers, gold trim, looking toward left. 31st in set of 100 numbered signed watercolors of uniform figures by Boisselier; standing figure of hussar in green shirt, maroon jacket and trousers, gold trim, looking toward left. Unbound; in 1/4 blue leatherette and marble board portfolio lettered gold on back "Armée de Naples", and with original tempera painting of trophies on cover; clean. Paris, Cart 1951.

Regiment de Bruges pendant la revolt 1789

One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson of uniform figures copied from documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in navy and khaki holding rifle. One of a collection of 16 watercolors by Lawson of uniform figures copied from documents owned by the Belgian government; standing single uniform figures. Figure in navy and khaki holding rifle. Unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, red leather labels stamped gold "Foreign Troops in Bruges, 1793."

Régiment de Brie

Régiment de Brie

Brown University

Original watercolor signed by Rousselot (not contemporary); 4 French infantrymen in white uniforms and tricorn hats (mid-18th cent.) marching along dirt path over crest of hill, flanked by grass and shrubbery; in painted gold rectangular enframement, regimental flags below. Original watercolor signed by Rousselot (not contemporary); 4 French infantrymen in white uniforms and tricorn hats (mid-18th cent.) marching along dirt path over crest of hill, flanked by grass and shrubbery; in painted gold rectangular enframement, regimental flags below. Upright folio; margins; clean.

Régiment d'Infanterie de Lippe 1764: tambour; officier; soldat

8th in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of infantry drummer, officer and soldier; drummer in scarlet uniform, the others in blue. 8th in collection of watercolors signed and dated by Beaufort, of uniform groups after documents in Army Museum, Lisbon; 3 standing figures of infantry drummer, officer and soldier; drummer in scarlet uniform, the others in blue. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, green leather label stamped gold "L. de Beaufort. Armée Portugaise XVIII siècle. Paris, 1969". Paris, Louis de Beaufort, 1970.

Reggto. Lombardo Manara

Reggto. Lombardo Manara

Brown University

One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with gun, standing at attention. One of collection of 55 watercolor drawings by Piroli from contemporary documents of uniform figures and groups 1841-1860. A soldier in uniform and with gun, standing at attention. Folio; mounted in album of 3/4 parchment tooled gold and brown marble boards, no title; clean. Camden, Me., Staack, 1951.

Reggio - Ferrara

Reggio - Ferrara

Brown University

1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. 1 of 35 hand-colored line-engraved plates on paper; 3 figures in uniform; unbound in red leather portfolio titled 'Divise dell' Esercito Italiano nel 1870'. Folio. New York, Heller, 1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Reggimento Veliti

Reggimento Veliti

Brown University

9th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of military trumpeter and bandleader with baton, outdoors. 9th in collection of 63 original watercolors, signed and unsigned, by Gaglier; 2 standing uniform figures of military trumpeter and bandleader with baton, outdoors. Folio and large folio, unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label st. gold. Camden, Me., Staack, 1949.

Reggimento Re a Cavallo

Reggimento Re a Cavallo

Brown University

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red, black and white with black plumed hat holding sword in left hand. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red, black and white with black plumed hat holding sword in left hand. Unbound; tear in left margin; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1959.

Reggimento Re

Reggimento Re

Brown University

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with red plumed hat with rifle. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with red plumed hat with rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.

Reggimento Principe Fanteria

One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a gun. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a gun. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.

Reggimento Farnese a Cavallo

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red, green and white. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red, green and white. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1959.

Reggimento Farnese

Reggimento Farnese

Brown University

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with red plumed hat holding rifle. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with red plumed hat holding rifle. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.

Reggimento Fanteria Real Napoli

One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a knife. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform with a knife. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.

Reggimento Fanteria Real Corona

One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform, handing a piece of paper. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform, handing a piece of paper. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.

Reggimento Fanteria Borbone

One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform, stepping and pointing. One watercolor of a collection of 68 original watercolor and gouache drawings. One soldier in uniform, stepping and pointing. Bound in red leatherette, in full red morocco portfolio st. and tooled gold; clean. Camden, ME., Staack, 1949.

Reggimento di Fanteria di Vencesiao Colloredo

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Soldier standing at attention with rifle, tents in left distance. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Soldier standing at attention with rifle, tents in left distance. Upright small folio, unbound, slight foxing; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Troops in Italy, ca. 1770." Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961

Reggimento della Marina R.

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with rifle under left arm. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy and white with rifle under left arm. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Tenner, 1959.

Reggimento dell'Artig. R. a piedi

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle over right shoulder. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in red, white and blue holding rifle over right shoulder. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1959.

Reggimento d'Infanteria Stein

One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Figure in white, holding rifle on the ground with right hand, tents in background. One of a collection of 12 (of ?) hand colored engraved plates of uniform figures, outdoors, each with title printed in Italian, listed as being numbers 10-19, 21, 22 in collection described in de Ridder 15; also 1 additional plate so similar as maybe to belong in series, being Nouvel Uniforme du Premier Lieutenant Autrichien. Figure in white, holding rifle on the ground with right hand, tents in background. Upright small folio, unbound, slight foxing; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold "Austrian Troops in Italy, ca. 1770." Brussels, Delacre sale, 1961

Reggimento d. Artig. Reale a Cavallo

One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy, red and white with red plumed hat and holding pistol and sword. One of a collection of 30 original unsigned watercolor drawings of uniform figures with manuscript titles in Italian and German, and bearing the stamp of Bavarian Hauptconservatorium der Armee. Figure in navy, red and white with red plumed hat and holding pistol and sword. Unbound; in red cloth case, green leather label stamped gold "Sicilian Uniforms. Original Water Colors ca. 1825"; clean. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1959.